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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,086.72, 1,498.08 and 672

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,086.72, 1,498.08 and 672 is: 926.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,086.72 : 1,498.08 = 672 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,086.72/1,498.08 = 672/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,086.72x = 1,498.08 × 672
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,086.72x = 1,006,709.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,006,709.76/1,086.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.37

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